$493,999Average Value$253Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Whitehall at Belair has classic suburban homes in Bowie
Oak trees line the meandering residential streets of Whitehall at Belair, a relaxed community bordering the Bowie Golf Club and 2 miles south of Bowie State University. Developed by Levitt and Sons in the 1960s, Whitehall offers a classically suburban environment with an established community 20 miles northeast of Washington, D.C. “You see people walking their dogs, walking with their kids. It’s a really friendly community,” says Kevin Andrews, Realtor at Trademark Realty and Bowie resident for nearly 30 years. “These homes are 60-plus years old, and they’re all really solid. That allows families to stay in these homes for so long.”
A colonial revival sits next to a cape Cod, both have spacious yards and enclosed garages.
Whitehall is entirely residential, but across Bowie Rd residents will find Bowie Plaza Shopping Center.
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Cape Cods, Colonials and ranch-style homes built in the 1960s
Whitehall was once on the grounds of the Belair Mansion, a plantation house that operated on 500 acres in the 1700s and 1800s. The nearby mansion remains, and is now open to the public, though most of the original land is now subdivisions like this one. Whitehall has Colonial Revival, Cape Cod and ranch-style homes. Properties here typically sell for between $400,000 and $550,000. Homes with original floor plans range from about 1,400 square feet for standard Cape Cods to 2,400 square feet for the larger “Country Clubber” model. “The uniqueness of the homes, for me, is what makes them so popular,” Andrews says. One popular feature is the eight-foot sliding patio doors on most of the houses, which allow homeowners to easily add additions to the back of the home. “Anyone could build an addition; they put the interface there,” Andrews says. “People don’t have that today.”
A yellow ranch and a white colonial revival sit on a gentle slope in Whitehall.
The Cape Cods in Whitehall don't have the dormer windows frequently seen in similar homes in other neighborhoods.
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Several major green spaces surround Whitehall
The Whitehall Pool and Tennis Club has recreation within the neighborhood. The club has dive and swim teams, water aerobics, yoga classes on the tennis courts and more activities for locals. The club also hosts events like a community yard sale and an annual pickleball tournament. Golfers take their swing among the rolling, tree-lined hills of Bowie Golf Club, a public, 18-hole course bordering Whitehall. There are several other major Bowie parks also nearby. Among them is Whitemarsh Park, a 182-acre outdoor space with trails and athletic facilities 5 miles from the neighborhood. The old Bowie Race Track, once a horse racing venue, is just outside Whitehall. The grounds were acquired by the city in 2024, with plans to convert the facility into a public park. “They want to make it a big, green open area with a baseball diamond and soccer field,” Andrews says. “Right now, it’s still fenced off.”
Whitemarsh Park regularly hosts sporting events like lacrosse, spectators welcome!
The Bowie Golf Club is just across Laurel-Bowie Rd from Whitehall.
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Riding the MARC train or driving to D.C.
Bowie is centrally located between several major cities. The neighborhood is 20 miles northeast of Washington, D.C., 30 miles south of Baltimore and 20 miles west of Annapolis. Bowie has two Maryland Area Regional Commuter (MARC) train stations, Seabrook Station and Bowie State Station, that take commuters into D.C. Drivers can also take US-50 into D.C. from Bowie. Fort Meade, the center of the Department of Defense’s intelligence and information operations, is about 16 miles north. “A high percentage commute to D.C., but people commute all over,” Andrews says. “There is a tremendous amount of contractors that support [Fort Meade].” The closest major airports include Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 24 miles southwest, and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, 22 miles northeast.
Prince George’s County Public Schools and Bowie State University
Younger students living in Whitehall typically begin at Whitehall Elementary School, which has a B grade from Niche, and Samuel Ogle Middle School, which has a B-minus grade. Both schools are within walking distance of the neighborhood. Bowie High School has an overall B-minus grade. High schoolers can apply for the Summit Scholars program within the school, a rigorous college-prep program that requires students to take Advanced Placement and Pre-AP courses. Bowie State University is 2 miles north of Whitehall. This historically Black institution has about 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and continues to grow. “They’ve done a lot of construction of Bowie State over the last five to seven years, with lots of new buildings,” Andrews says.
Whitehall Elementary School serves grades K-5 and is the only school actually in the neighborhood.
Samuel Ogle Middle School is within walking distance of Whitehall and receives a B- from Niche.com.
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Essential services and restaurants at Bowie Plaza and Bowie Town Center
Bowie Plaza is a small shopping center bordering the neighborhood on the west. The plaza has a Dollar General, gym, bank and a handful of restaurants, including D&G Caribbean Grill and Bar, which serves Jamaican dishes such as jerk chicken and oxtail. Giant Food and Harris Teeter are nearby off Annapolis Road, and Bowie Town Center, 4 miles south, has major retailers like Macy’s and Barnes & Noble. For nearby medical care, the UM Bowie Health Center has an emergency room just down the street from Bowie Town Center.
Whitehall residents can get a workout at the Fitness4Less located in Bowie Plaza.
Browse the best seller section at the Barnes and Nobles in Bowie Town Center not far from Whitehall.
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Transit
Airport
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
35 min drive
Bus
Old Chapel Rd & Laurel Bowie Rd
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Whitehall
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Whitehall, Bowie sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Whitehall, Bowie over the last 12 months is $480,100, up 1% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Come and see this bright and airy Colonial in Bowie, MD. With 4 Bedrooms all on the 2nd level including a primary suite and additional bathroom, there is plenty of room. Downstairs you will find a LARGE Living room, separate dining room, Open Family Room/ Kitchen Combo. The home has new flooring throughout as well as a fresh coat of paint. The updates are too many to note. New Roof as well.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,271
Median Age
45
Population under 18
23.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$137,500
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$161,862
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.7%
College Graduates
51.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
24.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
75.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
40/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
36/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
25/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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